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Pieces of the Past

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Terry Fox runs are fast approaching

Submitted August 14, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.

Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 14 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 14, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From August 2010.

Stratford forms city’s first girls softball league

Cindy J. Sinko August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Women’s softball has deep roots in Perth County, with its beginnings dating back over a century.

Listowel turnbacks for July 31

Submitted July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Libro Credit Union branch hosted its second “Bill the Duck”…

Walkerton Herald-Times July 31 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 31, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 31, 1991.

A historical account of expropriation in Listowel

Kelsey Bent July 31, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

To quote Coun. Marc Noordam from the last North Perth Council meeting, “Expropriation has become a dirty word.”

Horatio Walker: one of Canada’s most famous artists who hails from Listowel

Megan Lockhart July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Perth County has spawned its fair share of iconic Canadians throughout history, particularly, a lot…

Remembering Hibbert Township’s rural properties

Submitted July 24, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On Aug. 9, 1889, the Stratford Beacon published an article by the editor of the Mitchell Recorder which recounted his tour of two farms in Hibbert Township.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 24, 1990:

Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company staff photographs available

Betty Jo Belton July 17, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

A generous member of the community recently donated a collection of photographs, records and other memorabilia from the Malcolm Furniture Company to Stratford-Perth Archives.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 17 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 17, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 12, 1989

With summer comes storms: History of 1916 and 1925 Monkton storms

Cindy J. Sinko July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we head into summer, we all know that there is a potential for thunder storms and  that there…

Listowel Banner turnbacks for July 10, 2025

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its 35th annual Show n’ Shine…

Walkerton Herald-Times July 10 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 10, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 6, 1988

Walkerton Herald-Times July 3 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 3, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From July 1, 1987

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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